Question
Download Solution PDFWho was the last ruler of the Mauryan empire?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Brihadratha.
Key Points
- Brihadratha Maurya was the final ruler of the Mauryan dynasty, reigning from around 187 BCE to 180 BCE.
- He was assassinated by his own general, Pushyamitra Shunga, during a military parade.
- His reign marked the further disintegration of the Mauryan Empire.
- His death ended the Mauryan Empire, a significant era in Indian history.
Additional Information
Bindusara:
- Bindusara, the son of Chandragupta Maurya, ruled from around 297 BCE to 273 BCE.
- He maintained strong diplomatic relations with foreign kingdoms, such as the Seleucid Empire and the Hellenistic world, which helped in trade and political stability.
- Bindusara was the father of Ashoka the Great, and his reign set the stage for Ashoka’s future expansion and the spread of Buddhism.
Ashoka:
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After the Kalinga War, Ashoka embraced Buddhism and adopted a policy of non-violence.
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He promoted Buddhism across Asia through missionary work and built numerous stupas and pillars.
- Ashoka focused on public welfare, social justice, and religious tolerance through his edicts and policies.
Chandragupta Maurya:
- Founder of the Mauryan Empire,he established the Mauryan Empire around 321 BCE, unifying most of the Indian subcontinent.
- Chandragupta defeated the Nanda Dynasty in Magadha with the guidance of his mentor, Chanakya.
- In his later years, he abdicated the throne, embraced Jainism, and reportedly fasted to death at Shravanabelagola.
Important Points
- First Major Indian Empire Founded by Chandragupta Maurya around 321 BCE, it was the first empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent
- Peak Under Ashoka reached its height under Emperor Ashoka, who expanded its territory and promoted Buddhism across Asia.
- Declined after Ashoka’s death, weakened by internal strife, and ended around 185 BCE with the assassination of the last ruler, Brihadratha.
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